What's OnFor more details about the local area please visit the following sites: Shropshire Gold, Cleobury Country, Shropshire Tourism and Virtual Shropshire. |
Walking and Cycling
Cox's Barn is the perfect place to stay for a walking or cycling holiday. It is a central base to explore the stunning Shropshire countryside, whether it be on foot, bike or horse. We provide a safe place to store bikes and equipment. Wet clothing can be dried out overnight as we know the British weather can be unpredictable. There are many beautiful waymarked walks in the area, the local Footpath Association work hard to maintain local paths. There are also three different circular cycle routes that pass our farm.
Jack Mytton WayWe are located close to the Jack Mytton Way – Shropshire’s long distance bridleway which can be
walked, cycled or ridden. The Jack Mytton Way starts in Cleobury Mortimer, and can be split into eight routes, some long, some short, so you can choose how far you wish to go. The Simon Evans Way, Cleobury MortimerThe Simon Evans Way follows the footsteps of a writer and broadcaster who was once the postman in Cleobury Mortimer. Seventy years ago Simon Evans who had been gassed and wounded in WWI, was prescribed “a little walking to strengthen my weakened legs and fresh air to strengthen my lungs". He carried the mail 75,000 miles in total around Cleobury Mortimer in the process. His books and broadcasts on the wireless captured the charm of the town and in particular of his ‘round’, along the River Rea. The Simon Evans Way traces his route and twists and turns along the meanders of the beautiful River Rea to form a figure of eight from the old post office, up and down the valley.
The Long Mynd, Church StrettonCovering as much as 2,000 hectares (4,942 acres) of heather-covered hills with stunning views of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Welsh hills, this is an important place for wildlife, geology and archaeology.
There are paths for walking, cycling and horse riding, you can even drive to the top of the hill to take in the views. In Carding Mill Valley there are excellent National Trust visitor facilities including a tea-room, toilets and car parking. The Shropshire Way enables you to follow clearly marked paths from Long Mynd to Stiperstones. We are also surrounded by many beautiful National Trust and English Heritage sites; please scroll down the page to read more. |
Local Attractions |
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Here are some of our favourite National Trust sites local to us: |
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We are also surrounded by some beautiful English Heritage sites:
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